AA2A Artist Residencies 2026
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AA2A is an Arts Council England (ACE) Investment Principle Support Organisation (IPSO) that has been facilitating artists residencies since 1999. We are a transformative programme that fosters collaboration between further and higher education institutions and artists while supporting students as they transition from study to employment in the arts.
Universities and colleges host up to six artists for one academic year, allowing artists the opportunity to use facilities and resources they may otherwise not be able to access. This mutually beneficial relationship enriches the academic environment, provides valuable experiences for students, and helps artists to develop their creative practice.
12 hosts participating in AA2A
Anglia Ruskin University
Blackpool School of Arts
Buckinghamshire New University
University of Central Lancashire
University of Chester
Gloucestershire College
Leeds Beckett University
Loughborough University
New City College (London)
Nottingham Trent University
University of Sunderland
York St John University
Apply for 2025/26 Schemes
For tips on how to write an AA2A application, click here.
To apply to an AA2A scheme, enter your details in the form below. Once complete, you will be redirected to the application form, and we will also send you the form's URL via email, allowing you to complete it at a later time.
Clicking the link of each host will reveal a document showing their key details and a list of their facilities/equipment (or you can view them all here). Please ensure you read through the entire document before applying to a host.
(Deadline - 11:59pm unless stated otherwise)
| Host | Deadline |
| Loughborough University | 31st August |
| Anglia Ruskin University | 1st September (10am) |
| Gloucestershire College | 1st September |
| Leeds Beckett University | 1st September |
| University of Chester | 4th September |
| New City College (London) | 14th September |
| Blackpool School of Arts | 15th September |
| Buckinghamshire New University | 15th September |
| University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan) | 19th September |
| University of Sunderland | 19th September |
| York St John University | 24th September (noon) |
| Nottingham Trent University | 10th October |
